Colonic Pouches
| Definition: |
Sacs or reservoirs created to function in place of the COLON and/or RECTUM in patients who have undergone restorative proctocolectomy (PROCTOCOLECTOMY, RESTORATIVE). |
| Also Called: |
Ileal Pouches,Ileoanal Pouches,J-Pouch,Kock Pouch,S-Pouch,W-Pouch |
| Previously Indexed: |
Proctocolectomy, Restorative (1989-2002) |
Colonic Pouches Definitions and Terms
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